Boy Brings Drill Sgt To Tears

I went through boot camp and drill instructors were extremely intimidating.  What did this boy say that brought the crowd and the instructor to a tearful halt? I remember watching this episode and it got me.  These TV shows bring in drill instructors to talk straight to the kids and get them on track.  You will see very shortly that is doesn't take much sometimes.  Watch this little guy tug at the heartstrings of the audience with just a few words.  Not a dry eye in the house.

I try my hardest to remember that everyone takes a different path in life.  My parents divorced when I was younger and custody was kind of weird.  I spent time with my mom for awhile and then my dad ended up with custody till I was about 18.  Splitting holidays between families was just how it was.  It wasn't bad.  It was just normal to me.  I had a place to live that was warm, food on the table, clothes and parents that loved me including step parents, aunts, uncles and the entire family.  I was very blessed and grateful for everything.

It's these kids I worry about.  I get the honor of meeting them everyday, but especially during the month of April.  It's Child Abuse Prevention Month that I am brought back to reality and remember that everyone's life goes in a different direction.  It's the hope of breaking through to one child that It Shouldn't Hurt To Be A Child.

The kid in this video was always getting in trouble, not listening and acting out in anger.  You see from this video all he wanted was a dad and possible that authoritative figure in his life.  So sad.  It just broke my heart.

My challenge for you? Learn from this video.  Don't just share it and say how bad you feel.  Make sure to help BE that person for someone else or at least acknowledge when it's needed.  Walk outside and play catch, jump rope or be silly.  Try to put down your computer and cell phone for a few minutes each day.  Make sure this little boy doesn't grow up to be a bitter young man.  Ensure that this child doesn't become filled with hate and resentment against other people.  Let's make sure to the best of our abilities that this child doesn't end up with his OWN agenda.  It's an opportunity for us to insist this child knows he's not alone.  More importantly, It's our responsibility to make it a priority.  You can disagree and dismiss it as another persons problem.  I get it.  It's hard enough to raise your own kids much less the neighbor next door.  Just make sure that kid knows YOU exist if THEY need you.

Too many tragedies happening in our communities that revolve around this very storyline.  Unfortunately, it's up to us to figure things out.  If we don't, the next one could take place down your street or at the school on the YOUR block.  Hate is a scary thing.

Share some love today and who knows...maybe they will spread it tomorrow.

Kekeluv in the Morning